The Chairman of the Ondo State Football (ODSFA), Otunba Tajudeen Akinyemi has expressed grief over the sad demise of Enugu FA Boss, Chief Chidi Ofo Okenwa.
Okenwa who was the Chairman of the Nigeria National League (NNL) died Tuesday morning after a brief illness, to the surprise of virtually all football associates in Nigeria which include Akinyemi.
Reacting to the sad development Akinyemi said: “This is a regretable loss and personally I am deeply hurt; we were very good friends. Okenwa was a very loving man that contributed immensely to the growth of the Nigerian game.
“On behalf of ODSFA/Sunshine Stars I commiserate with his family, Enugu FA, NNL, the NFF and all his other accomplices in Nigerian Football. May Allah grant his soul eternal repose.” Akinyemi added.
Hon. Okenwa was also a serving EXCO member of the NFF until his death.
